The Signs They Are a Changing 1960-69 League - Playing

49. ehlekev - Dave McNally 1968
50. rjnewman - Jim Fregosi 1969 (proxy)
51. gfdwarf07 - Ruben Amaro 1964
52. katzenjammer - Barney Schultz 1964
53. krazykat - Jim Maloney 1963
54. doug_tucker10 Bill Mazeroski 1966
55. risden - Larry Dierker 1969
56. kenhutchings - Denny McLain 1969 (possibly 1968, depending on final salary amount)
57. GordieHowe - Billy Williams 1964
58. allstarinc - Tommie Agee 1969
59. LMBombers - Ron Hunt 1969
60. Rick Smith - Boog Powell
61. Rick Smith - Don Buford
62. LMBombers - Jim Bunning 1966
63. allstarinc - Tim McCarver 1967
64. GordieHowe - Eddie Fisher 1966
65. kenhutchings
66. risden
67. doug_tucker10
68. krazykat
69. katzenjammer
70. gfdwarf07
71. rjnewman
72. ehlekev

LMB and allstarinc pegged the answer to katzenjammer's question while I was out - thanks.

Rick Smith does need to declare which Boog Powell he is using ('64 or '66). There is only one Buford year, but again, I would appreciate if everyne would state a card year when they draft.

I think kenhutchings was just trying to be straight forward in stating that he might switch down the line, but anyone can switch at any time prior to opening day, by posting to that effect. In fact, I have no problem with an owner making card change after opening day, subject to the penalties in place at the time. When you draft a player you own exclusive access to all of his cards in this set for the duration of the season. The only limits are that every card used must fall between and including 1960-1969 and you must be below the salary cap at all times (including the draft, which must account for all 25 roster spots). If you want to carry 24 after the draft and use that money to make some free agency moves, go ahead.

And I agree this is/was not a big deal, but still good to have it well defined!

49. ehlekev - Dave McNally 1968
50. rjnewman - Jim Fregosi 1969 (proxy)
51. gfdwarf07 - Ruben Amaro 1964
52. katzenjammer - Barney Schultz 1964
53. krazykat - Jim Maloney 1963
54. doug_tucker10 Bill Mazeroski 1966
55. risden - Larry Dierker 1969
56. kenhutchings - Denny McLain 1969 (possibly 1968, depending on final salary amount)
57. GordieHowe - Billy Williams 1964
58. allstarinc - Tommie Agee 1969
59. LMBombers - Ron Hunt 1969
60. Rick Smith - Boog Powell - (possibly 1964, depending on final salary amount)
61. Rick Smith - Don Buford
62. LMBombers - Jim Bunning 1966
63. allstarinc - Tim McCarver 1967
64. GordieHowe - Eddie Fisher 1966
65. kenhutchings
66. risden
67. doug_tucker10
68. krazykat
69. katzenjammer
70. gfdwarf07
71. rjnewman
72. ehlekev

I know in the bigger picture, the bigger scheme of things, none of this game is a big deal.......to most of us. I've had an experience in the past here on strat where the rules weren't spelled out and I went along on my merry way assuming this and that was OK because I had seen it done in other leagues.

Well, the crap hit the fan, and it was as if I had robbed Mother Hubbard's Cupboard in the middle of a Lenten fast!!! So when I'm not clear on any of the procedures or possible scenarios, I ask questions until I get absolute clarity on the subject.

I know in the bigger picture, the bigger scheme of things, none of this game is a big deal.......to most of us. I've had an experience in the past here on strat where the rules weren't spelled out and I went along on my merry way assuming this and that was OK because I had seen it done in other leagues.

Well, the crap hit the fan, and it was as if I had robbed Mother Hubbard's Cupboard in the middle of a Lenten fast!!! So when I'm not clear on any of the procedures or possible scenarios, I ask questions until I get absolute clarity on the subject.

No problem, I have been there too. It can be maddening when league rules are not spelled out and I like having a level playing field of understanding. Hope that is the case now.


Rick - so are you drafting '66 Powell? You can just state the year you are drafting, no need to state you may switch down the line, as we all have that option, as discussed above. Thanks.

49. ehlekev - Dave McNally 1968
50. rjnewman - Jim Fregosi 1969 (proxy)
51. gfdwarf07 - Ruben Amaro 1964
52. katzenjammer - Barney Schultz 1964
53. krazykat - Jim Maloney 1963
54. doug_tucker10 Bill Mazeroski 1966
55. risden - Larry Dierker 1969
56. kenhutchings - Denny McLain 1969
57. GordieHowe - Billy Williams 1964
58. allstarinc - Tommie Agee 1969
59. LMBombers - Ron Hunt 1969
60. Rick Smith - Boog Powell - 1966
61. Rick Smith - Don Buford - 1965
62. LMBombers - Jim Bunning 1966
63. allstarinc - Tim McCarver 1967
64. GordieHowe - Eddie Fisher 1966
65. kenhutchings
66. risden
67. doug_tucker10
68. krazykat
69. katzenjammer
70. gfdwarf07
71. rjnewman
72. ehlekev

It is good that we are all on the same page.

On other matters......I already hate my team.

And the system will not allow you to switch years on a player once the season has started....right?...or is it after the draft?

You can switch years after the season begins but you still incur the salary drop penalty just like you were picking up any other player. That is after game 1. Between the draft and game 1 you can switch years with no penalty.

I almost always hate my teams...